18 flats in three storeys at 37 Kittoch Street, East Kilbride

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. The proposal is for the erection of a three-storey building which would be finished with a hipped pitched roof. The proposed building would be arranged with an L-shaped footprint which would front onto Kittoch Street and West Mains Road. On the main Kittoch Street elevation, a central glazed access would provide the main access to the flats, via the retained and refurbished external steps and ramp.”

“The proposed social housing development would consist of twelve 2-bedroom flats and six 1-bedroom flats. A lift would provide access to all floors, allowing for a wider range of future tenants. A garden/amenity space would be provided to the rear of the building, together with a bin storage area and an enclosure concealing the required sprinkler tank.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site is a vacant area of land located within the East Kilbride Village Conservation Area and local centre. It is bound by Kittoch Street to the north, West Mains Road to the west, Montgomery Place to the east and by a public car park to the south. The surrounding land uses are mixed, as is commonplace in local centres, with a number of businesses and residential properties close to the site.”

“The site was formally home to Lindsay House, which has now been demolished, leaving a vacant site. Whilst most of the site is relatively level, the western edge does drop fairly sharply as West Mains Road is at a lower level than most of the site. In addition, Kittoch Street drops in elevation towards its junction with West Mains Road.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The application site was formally home to Lindsay House, a two and three-storey building which served as a homeless unit, providing safe temporary accommodation to service users. This was in-use prior to the formation of South Lanarkshire Council in 1996, and in 1998 planning consent was granted for a refurbishment of the building (EK/98/0209). Following a review of temporary accommodation needs, the unit closed…”

“A planning application for a residential development of 16 flatted dwellings within a 4- storey building was submitted in July 2025 (P/25/0876). This application was withdrawn prior to its determination as the applicant decided to review the size, scale, height, design, and overall appearance of the proposed development, following the receipt of a number of objections to the original proposal.”

“Conclusion Given the above, it is considered that the redevelopment of this vacant site to provide a residential development of 18 flats will have no significant adverse impact upon the amenity of neighbouring residents, upon the overall character and visual amenity of the Conservation Area, upon the function of the local centre, upon road or public safety, or upon the environment and biodiversity.”

“Recommendation and Conditions 11.1. The Committee is asked to agree the following recommendation:-”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads Development Management – have offered no objections to the proposal subject to conditions. They have also noted that, given the available transport links in the area, the parking arrangements and numbers are acceptable. Response: Noted.”

“Environmental Services – have raised no objections to the proposal subject to conditions regarding noise, dust management and control, and the inclusion of relevant advisory notes. Response: Noted. These matters can be addressed through conditions on the decision notice, as appropriate…”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, a total of seven representations (seven objections) have been received. The issues raised are summarised as follows:-”

“Concerns about the scale of development in relation to the Conservation Area • Concerns regarding a loss of light and overshadowing from the 3-storey building • Concerns regarding overlooking and a loss of privacy • Concerns regarding the layout and design, including fencing, which is not considered to meet the requirements of the Conservation Area • Concerns regarding the disruption, business, and health impacts of construction activity…”

“P/26/0229 for Residential Development of 18 Flatted Dwellings in a 3- Storey Building, Access Arrangements, Parking, Landscaping and Associated Works at Site of Former Lindsay House, 37 Kittoch Street, East Kilbride A report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/26/0229 by South Lanarkshire Council for a residential development of 18 flatted dwellings in a 3-storey building, access…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0229 by South Lanarkshire Council for a residential development of 18 flatted dwellings in a 3-storey building, access arrangements, parking, landscaping and associated works at site of former Lindsay House, 37 Kittoch Street, East Kilbride be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”